Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead Annihilates His Legs One Last Time Before 2022 Mr. Olympia

Chris Bumstead recently gave a sneak peek into his peak week and shared the final leg day workout of his 2022 Olympia prep. The 27-year-old Canadian bodybuilder is arguably the most successful…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Kettlebell Weights

Kettlebell weights are, without a doubt, one of the most versatile pieces of exercise equipment. They can be used for so many exercises—full body ballistic movements like Kettlebell Swings, traditional…

Andrew Peloquin NFPT-CPT

10 Best Natural Aids for Better Sleep

Lack of sleep can have a MASSIVE impact on many aspects of your life. Not getting enough sleep has been shown to derail muscle growth by lowering anabolic hormone production…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Phil Heath Says Hadi Choopan Has The Best Chance To Beat Big Ramy At 2022 Mr. Olympia

Legendary bodybuilder Phil Heath cemented his place in the history books as an all-time great by dominating the biggest stage in bodybuilding from 2011-2017 straight. In a recent interview with…

Nikhil Sharma

Weightlifter Mattie Rogers (76KG) Claims Three Silver Medals At The 2022 World Championships

Mattie Rogers, an American weightlifter, made history at the 2022 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships, as the action took place on December 13th, in Bogotá, Colombia. Competing in the…

Andrew Smith

Jay Cutler Predicts Top 4 Finishers of 2022 Mr. Olympia

Bodybuilding icon Jay Cutler enjoyed a successful run at the top winning four Sandow trophies before deciding to step away from competition nearly a decade ago. In a recent video…

Nikhil Sharma

Dark Horse Bodybuilders That Can Shake Up The Men’s Open Division At The 2022 Olympia

The 2022 Olympia weekend is at our doorsteps and the suspense and excitement surrounding the event is through the roof already. Olympia is the most prestigious bodybuilding competition in the…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Head Judge Steve Weinberger: Big Ramy Coming In ‘Too Lean’ Could ‘Hurt His Shape’ at 2022 Mr. Olympia 

The super bowl of bodybuilding is almost here as the 58th annual 2022 Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend kicks off tomorrow, from December 15-18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Days before 2022…

Doug Murray

The 5 Largest Muscles in the Body (with Best Exercises For Each)

The human body consists of about 600 muscles. These are divided into three main categories — skeletal, smooth, and cardiac. However, the average fitness enthusiast has no clue about human…

Vidur Saini

Weighted Push-Up: Target Your Chest, Arms, and Core Effectively

The humble push-up is arguably the most widely performed exercise in the world. Just about everyone who works out has done push-ups – from athletes to special forces soldiers to…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

7X Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Teaches NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe How To Train Like A Bodybuilder

Bodybuilding legend Phil Heath recently interacted with sports analyst Shannon Sharpe and instructed him on the fundamentals of bodybuilding. Heath is one of the greatest professional bodybuilders in the history…

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Ronnie Coleman Backs Derek Lunsford as The Biggest Threat to Big Ramy at The 2022 Olympia

Legend Ronnie Coleman is widely regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The eight-time Mr. Olympia winner knows what it takes to succeed at the highest level…

Nikhil Sharma

Samir Bannout: ‘I Think Nick Walker Beats Hunter Labrada’ With Hardness and ‘Muscle Maturity’ at 2022 Olympia

Former Mr. Olympia winner Samir Bannout made a name for himself competing during the Golden Era of bodybuilding. While he no longer performs on stage, Bannout's passion for bodybuilding hasn't…

Nikhil Sharma

Breon Ansley Talks Future Move to 212 and Game Plan for Defeating Chris Bumstead at 2022 Olympia

Former two-time Classic Physique Olympia Breon Ansley is plotting his revenge against Chris Bumstead ahead of this year's Olympia contest. In an interview with Muscular Development, Ansley opened up on…

Doug Murray

Weightlifter Karlos Nasar (89KG) Clean & Jerk 220-kg (485-lb) For a New Senior And Junior World Records

All weightlifting fans had a chance to witness some greatness in the making at the 2022 IWF World Weightlifting Championships, on December 11th, when Karlos Nasar stepped on stage in…

Andrew Smith

Powerlifter Phillip Herndon Smokes An 804-lb (365-kg) Paused Raw Squat PR In Training

Phillip Herndon, a world record holder in powerlifting, has made tremendous progress this year already, but he recently also achieved a new Personal Record (PR) in the paused squat by…

Vedad Tabakovic

Phil Heath Explains How to Defeat Chris Bumstead at 2022 Olympia: You Need a ‘Full Back,’ Conditioning, and ‘Flow’

Bodybuilding legend Phil Heath will be commentating on the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest and recently discussed the Classic Physique division, ruled by three-time champion Chris Bumstead. In a recent interview,…

Doug Murray

Pin Squat: Target Your Legs and Lower Back for Maximum Gains

The squat is known as the king of exercises, and that’s a title it undoubtedly deserves. No exercise has the potential to build muscle like the squat, and it’s a…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

8 Best Dumbbell Fly Alternatives For a Ripped Chest

The dumbbell fly is one of the most popular pectoral exercises. Most beginner programs will pair it with the bench press for the chest training routine. When done properly, the…

Steve Theunissen, PT